| Alternative Program |
| Students "turned off" by traditional methods of education benefit from this continuous-progress program. |
| Contemporary Learning Center (CLC) |
713-942-1440 |
1906 Cleburne |
77004
|
| Architecture and Graphic Design |
| Students use technology to investigate the fundamentals of architectural and graphic design in this innovative Magnet program. Activities that develop communication and higher-level thinking skills highlight this exciting program. |
| Sharpstown Middle School |
713-778-3487 |
8330 Triola |
77036
|
| Communication Arts |
| Students are provided opportunities to explore the areas of Web mastering, broadcast journalism, journalism, and desktop publishing while developing communication, visual, and higher-level thinking skills. |
| Deady Middle School |
713-845-7411 |
2500 Broadway |
77012
|
| Dual Language |
| In a dual-language immersion program, native English-speakers and native Spanish-speakers are integrated in the same classroom for instruction. The goal of the program is that all children will perform at or above grade level in both languages. Students become bilingual and biliterate while developing positive cross-cultural attitudes and behavior. |
| Wharton K-8 |
713-535-3778 |
900 West Gray |
77081
|
| Fine and Performing Arts |
| HISD's Magnet programs in the fine arts build on academics to give students opportunities for creative expression. Young artists work together to produce high-quality performances, publications, and exhibitions that reflect their understanding of the arts, develop their critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, and enhance their self-esteem. Excellence in the arts is considered an integrated, natural extension of the academic program. Participants receive specialized instruction in a variety of areas. Art area will vary with the individual school. |
| Dowling Middle School |
713-434-5616 |
14000 Stancliff |
77045
|
| Fleming Middle School |
713-671-4173 |
4910 Collingsworth |
77026
|
| Gregory-Lincoln Education Center |
713-942-1414 |
1101 Taft |
77019
|
| Henry Middle School |
713-696-2650 |
10702 East Hardy |
77093
|
| Johnston Middle School |
713-726-3628 |
10410 Manhattan |
77096
|
| Marshall Middle School |
713-226-2600 |
1115 Noble Street |
77009
|
| Pershing Middle School |
713-295-5240 |
7000 Braes Boulevard |
77025
|
| Welch Middle School |
713-778-3300 |
11544 South Gessner |
77071
|
| Wilson K-8 |
713-942-1470 |
2100 Yupon |
77006
|
| Foreign Language and Math |
| The Foreign Language and Mathematics Academy provides students with the opportunity to learn foreign languages in a state -of-the-arts electronic language laboratory. Mathematics abilities are strengthened through activities that promote critical-thinking and problem-solving skills and through use of computers. |
| Key Middle School |
713-636-6000 |
4000 Kelly |
77026
|
| K-8 Magnet Programs |
| The following schools offer K-8 Magnet programs. Once enrolled in the elementary program, students may remain at the campus through grade eight as long as students continue to meet entrance agreement guidelines. New students admitted to the school for their middle school years must meet the same criteria that students who entered during their elementary years must meet to remain in the program after fifth grade. Please see individual program for unique qualifications. |
| Gregory-Lincoln Ed. Center K-8 |
713-942-1414 |
1101 Taft |
77019
|
| The Rice School/LaEscuela Rice K-8 |
713-349-1800 |
7550 Seuss |
77025
|
| T.H. Rogers School K-8 |
713-917-3570 |
5840 San Felipe |
77057
|
| The Rusk School K-8 |
713-226-4543 |
2805 Garrow |
77003
|
| Wharton K-8 |
713-535-3778 |
900 West Gray |
77081
|
| Wilson K-8 |
713-942-1470 |
2100 Yupon |
77006
|
| Languages |
| The Language Magnet Program at Pin Oak Middle School has been growing since the school opened its doors in 2002. Presently, six languages are studied in the Magnet program: Chinese, French, Hebrew, Italian, Latin, & Spanish. The program offers many opportunities to learn these languages through interdisciplinary study. A major effort of the program is to incorporate the fine arts into the learning of language by having students use their language of study in a variety of creative productions and projects. |
| Pin Oak Middle School |
|
4601 Glenmont (Bellaire) |
77081
|
| Math and Science |
|
Mathematics and science Magnet programs give students the opportunity for in-depth, process-oriented study in science- and math-related fields in conjunction with a strong academic program. Students are encouraged to develop laboratory skills through active, "hands-on" experimentation in a variety of science courses.
Math and computer study promotes critical-thinking and problem-solving skills. Magnet students compete regularly in math, science, and computer fairs and participate in clubs and other school activities.
Selection for math and science programs is based on a matrix of grades on the most recent end-of-year and current first-of-year report cards, scores on the Stanford 9 math and science subtests and the TAKS math subtest, and the most recent end-of-year conduct grade.
Magnet programs in science and mathematics are offered at the following schools:
|
| Attucks Middle School |
713-732-3670 |
4330 Bellfort |
77051
|
| Clifton Middle School |
713-613-2516 |
6001 Golden Forest |
77092
|
| Fondren Middle School |
713-778-3364 |
6333 S. Braeswood |
77096
|
| Hartman Middle School |
713-845-7440 |
7111 Westover |
77087
|
| Hogg Middle School |
713-802-4700 |
1100 Merrill |
77009
|
| Revere Middle School |
713-917-3500 |
10502 Briar Forest |
77042
|
| Rusk K-8 |
713-226-4543 |
2805 Garrow |
77003 |
| Stevenson Middle School |
713-943-5700 |
9595 Winkler |
77017
|
| M. C. Williams Middle School |
713-696-2600 |
6100 Knox |
77091
|
| Physical Development |
|
Students participate in dance, gymnastics and lifetime sports. This program is designed to encourage life-long fitness.
|
| Welch |
713-778-3300 |
11544 South Gessner |
77071
|
| Technology and Spanish |
|
Students become computer literate and learn a second language in this unique K-8 Magnet program.
|
| The Rice School/La Escuela Rice |
713-349-1800 |
7550 Seuss |
77025
|
| Vanguard |
|
HISD's Vanguard programs serve students who have been identified as potentially gifted or talented in intellectual ability, creativity, or leadership. Vanguard offers a curriculum that is both accelerated and enriched. Students typically study interdisciplinary units that emphasize higher-level thinking, problem-solving, and creativity. They may also study foreign languages and advance to algebra and Integrated Physics and Chemistry. Remember that Vanguard requires testing; parents should use the Vanguard application.
Vanguard programs are offered at the schools listed below:
|
| Burbank Middle School |
713-696-2742 |
315 Berry Road |
77022
|
| Hamilton Middle School |
713-802-4737 |
139 E. 20th Street |
77008
|
| Holland Middle School |
713-671-3868 |
1600 Gellhorn |
77029
|
| Jackson Middle School |
713-924-1760 |
5100 Polk |
77023
|
| Lanier Middle School |
713-942-1905 |
2600 Woodhead |
77098
|
| Long Middle School |
713-778-3388 |
6501 Bellaire |
77074
|
| T. H. Rogers School |
713-917-3570 |
5840 San Felipe |
77057
|
| Ryan Middle School |
713-942-1946 |
2610 Elgin |
77004
|
